Fashion Trend # 1 White Hot…………….sensational!
White always shows up come summer, but this year it’s front and center stage, worn head to toe. Done right it is effortless summer chic.
Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind.
Do be sure to freshen up your whites because nothing looks worse than last season’s white t-shirts that are now this season’s yellowed ones.
Don’t be afraid to wear all white – we promise it won’t make you look fat.
Do mix up different tones of white for a sophisticated look.
Don’t pair an all white outfit with white shoes and handbag. White looks best paired with neutrals like wood, nude or metallic shades.
Do pair white with accessories that have a bright pop of color like cobalt blue, red, yellow etc.
Uma Thurman in Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2011
Don’t wear white pants that you can see through or that reveal pocket lining etc.
Don’t wear white pants that are too tight because they will show every lump and bump.
Do wear white with the right undergarments. Wear skin tone underwear and a skin tone bra, not white, which will show through.
Don’t ever wear white stockings with a white dress. Even nurses don’t do that anymore!
Our reader Heather- Fab in all white
Have you bought an all white outfit recently?
In keeping with the 70′s trend happening now our reader Heather bought this gorgeous white suit.
Send us a photo of your all white outfit and let us help you accessorize it. (info@fabulousafter40.com)
Style Question: One of our readers sent us this photo and asked us…
Dear Glam Gals,
Thought you would enjoy this photo of a great jacket. I subscribe to your newsletter, and realize that this is a difficult look if one is not pencil thin and tall. I am 5′6″, curvy and busty and love this look. Any suggestions how to pull this off?
Thanks for your help,
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn,
Great to hear from you! You have a great eye and we love this look too!! Belting a jacket on the outside is very big this fall. This look is perfect for those who are thin. For other body types, here are some other ideas:
- The fabric on the jacket is nubby and heavy looking and will add bulk to those who are not pencil thin. Solution: Find a jacket that is made of thinner, smoother fabric. This actually might be a sweater and not a jacket at all, which can be an excellent option, to keep the bulk down.
- Do I need to have a tiny waist to do this look? Not necessary, however if you are more of an “apple” shape (thick through the middle, with little or no waist) you should skip this look. It will not flatter your figure.
- Don’t try this look with flats! This is a super fashion look, make sure you pair your jacket and belt with a great pair of pumps or high heeled boots!
- Make sure you pair your jacket with a flat front trouser or pencil skirt. Trying to do this look with a skirt or pants with belt loops or buttons, or pleats, will not just look too bulky.
- We like that she has worn a very thin top underneath with a low neckline. This looks very flattering! On closer inspection, it almost looks like she has layered a very thin sweater set underneath. Once again, if this is the case, you would have to be super thin to wear all those layers, and then belt it!
- Keep the belt simple! This belt is not the attention of the outfit. See… you notice the jacket and the detail on the collar and her colorful necklace, first! The necklace is in harmony with the outfit, and does not try to out do the belt!!
- Notice that that there are no buttons on the jacket, or at least you do not notice them. One more tiny detail that makes this look “work”!
- The top under the jacket and the Pants or skirt are all the same color, giving her a monochromatic look that pulls it all together and looks classy
- If you are busty, be very careful, that your jacket fits and does not “pull” across the bust line. A lot of woman that are busty are short-waisted too. Skip this look if you fit this description!
- Her natural make-up keeps her young looking, and her up-swept hair dresses up this outfit!
If anyone knows what brand and where you can find this jacket, please leave a comment below! Thanks! The Glam Gals
Fashion Trend # 1 White Hot…………….sensational!
